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totenkopff

Posted 04 September 2005 - 02:58 AM

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Ok...I had to run the AdAwareSE...it found a LOT more crap that must have loaded on my computer after that last task that I performed...I got rid of it in hopes of fixing my desktop...it hasn't yet...anyways...

I totally at a loss here...I'm going to try a reboot...and see what returns...the Intell32 will for sure...when I get back online...that I know...but I'm getting totally scared here now...also

I have to run to the store for coffee...I'll be right back...please...please...stay and help...if anything...the desktop...I'll be more than grateful...I will be back...give me a few minutes...thanks a bunch:)

totenkopff

Posted 04 September 2005 - 03:31 AM

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Ok...I'm back...sorry I took so long...my computer is still re-fighting the Intell32 and now something called "svcnt32"...my desktop screwed! Anyways...I'll perform the tasks right now...thanks again...

totenkopff

Posted 04 September 2005 - 03:37 AM

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Ok...I got the Smitfraud...I'll now do the tasks...I just have to wait for the Intell32/PSGuard to finish loading...or...it will continue after I try to get back online...it will be just a second...I'll be back...thanks for the help...please stay with me...

totenkopff

Posted 04 September 2005 - 04:24 AM

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Well...I guess you called it a night...anyways...I sincerely hope you'll continue to help me at a later time. I've really appreciated it so far. The "desktop incident" is still messed up but hopefully you can help me to repair that later on. Please
post back whenever you can...I'll be checking back very often...as I can do nothing else.

At least with my desktop back I can be a little reassured, hopefully that will be soon ...thanks

loophole

Posted 04 September 2005 - 12:27 PM

See if you can drag that current desktop off the screen. In otherwods point your cursor to the top right corner left click and hold it down then drag it down and close it

do this:
Open HiJackThis
Click on the configure button on the bottom right
Click on the tab "Misc Tools"
Check off the 2 boxes next to the Box that says "Generate StartupList log"
Click on the button "Generate StartupList log"
Copy and past the StartupList from the notebook onto your post

totenkopff

Posted 05 September 2005 - 02:41 AM

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Greetings loophole, just barely got home. My effen AC is out...not good for Arizona. Luckily we just had rain yesterday so it's "a little" cooler outside tonight. And what I mean by "a little cooler" I mean...maybe 85 degrees outside tonight.
I got my fans going and everything! So I was at my girlfriends the entire evening cooling off. Anyways...

Last night, I stayed up for awhile with the help of Excedrins and/or coffee. I re-downloaded the latest version of "SpyBot S&D"...that seemed to find and eliminate what seemed to be cacking up my desktop. All appears quiet on the western front concerning that mess. I'll let you know if it returns...

I also cruised the internet trying to find out more about fixing "Wininet.dll". It seems everyone and their brother has this ridiculous infection. Some people seem to have no problem "fixing" by way of changing the name and replacing. Like what we tried to do. I'm sure it's because I have an older OS. Anyways...

I don't know if you're still on tonight at this time, so I'm leaving this post so you know I didn't split for good. I will be on and here at my pad till sun up. Then...I'm probably going to have to take off to my girlfriends pad to get some sleep. My AC won't be fixed probably till Tuesday! Because of the holiday and whatnot. So...

I'm going to try and do more research concerning Wininet.dll and if it's even remotely fixable. Though I'll wait until you get back with me for sure. Like I said, don't know if you'll see this tonight but I will be online.

I'll keep you posted on any new and/or further developments. Thanks:)

Sincerely,
Totenkopff

PS-If you still request that I complete the previous and most recent tasks, just let me know...I will immediately!

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totenkopff

Posted 05 September 2005 - 06:26 AM

Hi...I know you're not here, but I've still been plucking away on the internet trying to research various "Wininet.dll" fixes. There appear to many...thought NOT for Win98 (sucks!)

I DID find out though, if I had WinXP it would be easy as 1-2-3...! Figures...anyways...

I won't do anything without your consent, but I've still got to feel useful. This is why I'm still searching.

I did manage to find the following via Google...per this site: "TrendMicro"

It claims this...: (for Win98)

******Attention! NO ONE DO THE FOLLOWING!!!...It's just an example!*******

Restoring Deleted or Overwritten Files

Acquire a clean copy of the Windows file, WININET.DLL, from an installer or from a clean Windows system with the same version. Rename the copy as CLEAN.DLL and place it in the %System% folder.

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP.)

• On Windows 98 and ME

Copy and paste the following in a text editor:
[rename]
%System%\wininet.dll=%System%\clean.dll

Save the file as WININIT.INI.
Place it in the %System% folder.
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Then...apparently after restart...TA-DA!!!!...it's supposed to "magically" replace the corrupted DLL...

Oh, by the way...I hope I'm not stepping on your toes here by posting this...I DO NOT think I know more than you...I'm just so freakin desperate and at my wits end...I'm really starting to think about just going ahead and purchasing some kick-[bleep] software that will fix this stuff for me. So we can all get on with our lives! LOL

The above task looks quite similar to what we tried before, though I can't be sure. Y'know, right before my Desktop exploded?! If I crossed the line by posting an example, please let me know. I'm just trying to help you, help me...help myself...I think.

Oh, I also viewed the properties concerning my "Wininet.dll". The corrupted one in the System folder. It apparently has quite a few dependencies. I tried to copy and paste them for you but it wouldn't let me. I WILL copy them by hand no problem if you request. If it ends up being relevant.

From the research I've done since last night, it appears a lot of people have really screwed up their internet conections by messing with this particular dll. One person with Win98 managed to somehow "update" their IE which enabled them to fix the Wininet.dll. Only thing is, they now had a host of whole new problems concerning their IE and how things were running elsewhere on their computer.

Also, it seems many have ended up simply deleting their Wininet.dll somehow through the course of "fixing" and then can't get it back. Save recovery via a Win98 disc, which I don't have.

I'm sure you know all this but the more I search, the more amazed I get at just how many people are struggling with this cursed dll!

Ok, sorry to ramble on. Just needed something to do until I can get some new tasks to perform. If I find anything of interest, I'll let you know. If I just need to shut up and let you work your magic, then let ME know:)

Thanks again, sincerely...

Totenkopff

PS- Oh yeah...I had an idea due to something I found out online. I noticed that WinXP has something called a "cache.dll" in it's system folder somewhere. Or something similar. Apparently, when one with WinXP uses "SmitRem"...it will fix the dll by using the cache folder. I believe this folder stores dll's and this is where SmitRem replaces them from. I saw a WinXP user's SmitRem log and it was fixed in this manner...seemingly automatically by SmitRem.

Couldn't we create one (cache.dll folder) for my system? And just put it in MY system folder? Or System32 folder? Would SmitRem recognize this...use it...and then fix it? Or is it just me and my wishful/desperate ideas?

totenkopff

Posted 05 September 2005 - 08:18 AM

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Ok...back yet again with an update...

I found ANOTHER Wininet.dll fix for Win98...

These particular postings were very thorough and quite concise. And apparently they worked perfectly. The Wininet.dll WAS effectively replaced with a clean one no problem. They claimed to have simply downloaded a clean version from:

First... rename the file you downloaded to WININET.NEW... now copy that file to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder. Now instead of restarting your computer in Safe Mode... select instead Command Prompt... and do the following.

> and this line -> REN WININET.DLL *.BCK > there must be a space between the L and the * , > right?

Yes... there is a space there.----------------------------------------

Ok, hope I didn't tick you off yet again with my "researching on my own" stuff. It's just that I'm taking off from here soon and won't have internet access until much later tonight or tomorrow morning more likely. In any event, I won't perform these or ANYTHING else until you have authorized me to do so.

If you would rather have the exact addresses as to where I got this info...let me know. I will post them at your request. Looking forward to hearing from you again:)

Thanks Sincerely, as always...

Totenkopff

PS- Just so you know, I'm not recieving help via any other site or technician. I'm just cruising "Google" and finding what I find.

loophole

Posted 05 September 2005 - 04:11 PM

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Nope sure didn't tick me off.....lol actually I was working on similar instructons for you. We need to make sure everything else is off the computer before we do this though Go ahead and do this (I know intell will punish you) but it needs to be done

totenkopff

Posted 06 September 2005 - 05:57 AM

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Ok...got the logs. Here they are. The task didn't seem to effect the PSGuard or Intell32 stuff that I can see. So I was able to get back online ok. Thanks again, I will await further instructions...-------------------------------------------